SOUTHPARK MALL, Charlotte NC
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Event Overview
Celebrated as one of the 20 Best Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots in America, the CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot is a Charlotte Thanksgiving tradition for the past 36 years!
Race Details
Join us on Thanksgiving Day morning and choose from several fun options to participate including an 8K Run, a 5K Run/Walk, a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, and a Tot Trot. Starting and finishing at the SouthPark Mall, the largest road race (11,000+) in North Carolina is a homecoming destination for extended families, and old classmates, and a place to meet and celebrate with neighbors. The community comes together for the official Charlotte kick-off to the holiday season!
Event Value and Perks
- T-shirts: Soft cotton tri-blend long-sleeve event T-shirts with a unique 2025 design
- Finisher Medals: Finisher medals for ALL races, including the Harris Teeter Tot Trot
- Packet Pick-Up: Multiple Pre-event Packet Pick-Up Opportunities for your convenience
- Complimentary Beer: Complimentary beer (1PP) for all participants of age courtesy of Suffolk Punch and Legion Brewing (ID required)
Race Experience
- Start Line Upgrades: Start line upgrades focusing on fun, efficiency and safety, including enhanced walker, baby jogger and runner corrals
- Pre-race Experience: A deejayed pre-race experience, fire trucks and live national anthem
- Post-race Refreshments: Harris Teeter post-race refreshments including water, granola bar and bananas
- Finish Festival: Finish Festival featuring music, awards, event partner giveaways, costume contests and so much more
Special Events
- Free Tot Trot: Harris Teeter Tot Trot is FREE and convenient, running continuous heats from 8:30-9:30AM in the Dick's parking lot
- Holiday Toy Drive: CMPD Explorers HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE: Please bring a toy to any packet pick-up or on race morning – our goal is to collect 1,000's of toys for local kids in need
Social Media
IMPORTANT!! Please make sure to follow us on social media (FaceBook: CharlotteTurkeyTrot and Instagram: CLTTurkeyTrot) for the most up-to-date news in order to help us communicate with you frequently and effectively.
Learn More
For full event details and a comprehensive FAQ section, visit www.clttturkeytrot.com.
Race Registration
Register for the race at CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot.
